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Form No. 13 Notice to Admit Documents
Form No. 13 Notice to Admit Documents is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to formally notify the court that a party wishes to admit certain documents into the record. It is typically filed during civil proceedings when parties agree to the admissibility of evidence.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 13 Notice to Admit Documents
Form No. 13 Notice to Admit Documents is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to formally notify the court that a party wishes to admit certain documents into the record. It is typically filed during civil proceedings when parties agree to the admissibility of evidence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the documents you are trying to admit.
- 2Missing signatures or dates
- 3Failing to attach the actual documents
- 4Submitting to the wrong court registry
- 5Not serving the other party before filing
Plain English
If you and the other side have agreed{not confirmed in official source} that some papers can be entered as evidence, you use this form to tell the court. It saves time by avoiding a contested hearing on the documents.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice as soon as agreement is reached and no later than the deadline set in the judge’s directions order.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When both parties agree a document should be entered as evidence
- To avoid a contested hearing on admissibility
- During the discovery phase after exchanging documents
- When the court orders parties to file a notice of admission
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Disputed documents
Requires a hearing on admissibility
✓ Verify if parties disagree
Requesting production of documents
Used before admission
✓ Check if you need the documents first
Form No. 12 Request for Production
General case management
Sets overall timetable
✓ Use for broader case directions
Deadline or filing window
File the notice as soon as agreement is reached and no later than the deadline set in the judge’s directions order.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and court name entered correctly
- 2All documents listed are attached in the order indicated
- 3Both parties' signatures are present
- 4Date of filing is current
- 5Proof of service to the other party attached
- 6Correct filing fee paid, if applicable
- 7Receipt of delivery or e‑filing confirmation saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 13 from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the e‑filing portal
- 3Attach clear copies of each document you wish to admit
- 4Serve a copy on the other party and obtain a proof of service
- 5Submit the original to the appropriate court registry
- 6Obtain and keep the filing receipt or e‑filing confirmation
Known limitations
- 1Only for documents both parties agree to admit
- 2Not suitable for confidential or privileged material without court order
- 3Does not replace a formal application for admission if dispute arises
- 4Limited to civil proceedings in the Superior Courts
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No. 13 is the current version as of 2024; no recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "No. 13" and the current year
- Check that the signature line includes space for both parties
- Verify the list section allows multiple documents
- Ensure the service address field matches the court registry
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service website
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name "Notice to Admit Documents"
- SRCFiling location based on standard Courts Service procedures
- SRCSignature requirement typical for notices to court
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline rules
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: fee requirement
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 13 with Form No. 14 (objection notice)
Leaving out the signature of the opposing party
Submitting only a summary instead of full document copies
Filing at the wrong court location
Assuming electronic filing is available for all courts
Not attaching proof of service
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